Research & Analytics Manager (Disney Entertainment Television)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Research & Analytics Manager (Disney
Entertainment Television) Req ID: 10142120 Job Description: Disney
Entertainment Content creates award-winning content across the
portfolio of television brands and businesses, including ABC
Entertainment, ABC News, Disney Branded Television, FX and FX
Productions, Freeform, Nat Geo and Hulu Originals. A home to
dynamic storytellers and talented creators, Disney Entertainment
Television Content develops, produces and programs exceptional
content of unparalleled scale and reach with more than 300 programs
a year representing over 4,500 hours of programming across our
linear networks, and streaming platforms Disney, Hulu, and Star.
The Disney Entertainment Research, Insights, and Analytics team
sits within Disney Entertainment and partners closely with senior
leaders across Content, Strategy, and Marketing to deliver audience
and content performance insights that inspire creative development
and inform content strategy. We are seeking a Manager to join a
dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful data insights that
influence a wide range of strategic decisions shaping the future of
television at Disney Entertainment Television. This role will
support research for content across ABC Entertainment and other
brands on both linear and streaming platforms, contributing to a
holistic understanding of audience behavior and content
performance. Responsibilities Design, build, and automate scalable
reports and dashboards, ensuring data integrity and consistency
across systems through quality control protocols and best practices
for data hygiene; maintain and optimize data pipelines—including
writing SQL queries that connect data feeds to regular reporting.
Identify and implement new tools, methodologies, and automation
strategies to improve reporting efficiency and insight generation.
Contribute to the development of internal training materials and
enablement resources for analytics tools like Tableau, Alteryx, and
Snowflake/SQL. Conduct exploratory analysis across data sets to
uncover content viewing trends and craft compelling data-driven
narratives and strategic recommendations that resonate with
executive audiences and influence programming, scheduling, and
marketing decisions across ABC Entertainment and Disney platforms.
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, PR,
Scheduling, Creative) and collaborate across Research, Insights,
and Analytics (RIA) teams to ensure insights are actionable,
aligned with business goals, and integrated across platforms and
business units—fostering a culture of shared learning and
innovation. Provide a deep and ongoing understanding of content
performance and audience preferences across linear and streaming.
Responsible for training and project management/daily tasks of
analysts/contractors/interns as needed. Basic Requirements 4 years
of experience in media research, data & analytics, or related
field. Ability to capture and translate data and insights via
visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Alteryx). Experience
working in “big data” environments (like Snowflake); Proficiency of
SQL and an understanding of complex, large-scale relational
databases, statistical programs and other tools (SAS, Python, R,
etc.). Strong interest in the content business; a consumer of shows
across linear, streaming and social platforms. Advanced knowledge
of Excel and PowerPoint. Previous experience with Nielsen (NNTV and
NPower) and other content and audience measurement services and
tools (WRAP and Lake5). Expertise in data exploration and data
science. The ideal candidate is a clear and confident communicator
who thrives in a matrixed, cross-functional environment, working
across business, insights, analytics, data, and technology teams.
Can self-start, work autonomously, and juggle multiple projects
simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to
understand data and trending. Preferred Education BA/BS Degree in
Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Data Science,
Computer Science, or equivalent/related degree is preferred. The
hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $105,100 to
$140,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into
account internal equity and also may vary depending on the
candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and
experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive
units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in
addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other
benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting
Segment: Networks and News Groups Job Posting Primary Business:
Research, Insights & Analytics Primary Job Posting Category:
Consumer Insights & Analytics - Television Employment Type: Full
time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-02-09
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